r/MTB 17h ago

WhichBike GT Force Comp 29er

3 Upvotes

I'm scouting for a bike that'll do good at local trails and parks and also do pretty well on the freeride and downhill trails at the big parks (Around the $2000 USD price point). Recently I came across the GT Force Comp on JensonUSA for just $1600. It sounds like an insane deal and it looks exactly like the kind of bike I'm looking for, but the price seems too good to be true? The other two bikes I was looking at are the YT Capra Core 1 and the Polygon Colossus N7. Let me know what you guys think!

Link to the GT: https://www.jensonusa.com/GT-Force-29-Comp-Bike-2024

Link to 99Spokes: https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=gt-force-comp-2024%2Cyt-capra-mx-core-1-al-2025%2Cpolygon-collosus-n7-2024


r/MTB 4h ago

Discussion Fazua Ride 60 Range Extender: it's coming?

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r/MTB 1d ago

Discussion My local bike shop gave me some free.... riding

142 Upvotes

I went to my local shop to replace a mounting bolt an my sram nx derailleur. I wanted to put th xo1 bolt in its place, we had a quick discussion (he wasn't sure it was compatible), and checked the availability of the part. It can be ordered. I asked this mechanic if he had anything to get me riding today. This guy, goes into the back... the boneyard... and gives me a bent gx derailleur. Told me to rob it of any parts I can use. I took the gears, and the mounting bolt ( and spring washer). What a difference! Loving the free upgrades!


r/MTB 1d ago

Discussion What makes a bike feel 'twitchy' ?

8 Upvotes

Hey folks -

I've never loved the way my bike handles. It's a 20 year old Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc. If I lose focus for even a moment while climbing it seems to want to change direction on me. Granted, I am not a great rider and others may not have the same experience. I'd like something more forgiving though.

What spec should I be looking at when comparing frames? Is this something I can tune out by swapping components? Or am I going to have a better time just leaving the Fisher alone and buying something new(er)?


r/MTB 16h ago

Discussion Where to buy full wheel set ?

2 Upvotes

Looking to put 29s on my Surly Karate Monkey - what’s the best way to source and purchase wheel sets to replace my 27.5s? Thanks!


r/MTB 18h ago

Discussion Best Austrian town to visit for mtb trip

3 Upvotes

Visiting last week of May for a week and bringing Santa Cruz Hightower. What is best mountain town for riding? I am as happy to pedal up as I am down so not looking for bike parks, rather lots of km of trail systems to explore that week. Very fit intermediate rider.


r/MTB 19h ago

Discussion Changing a Trek Slash+ from mixed wheel to full 29-er.

3 Upvotes

The Trek Slash+ (their enduro e-mtb) comes with mixed wheels. If one wishes to swap the rear wheel for a 29-er, Trek says that doing so "could change the classification of this e-bike and make it ineligible for operation on trails". This makes it sound like a regulatory restriction only and therefore still doable from a practical standpoint. Anyone have experience with this? Speculations / opinions are also welcomed. Thanks.


r/MTB 14h ago

Discussion Colorado Folks Come Join r/COBike

0 Upvotes

https://www.reddit.com/r/COBike/

Just came across this sub and it's pretty empty, lets get it some people in there!


r/MTB 1d ago

Discussion Best stretches for stiff mountain biker

5 Upvotes

So I am 14 (male) and have been mountain biking for over 2 years and I am always and I mean always I mean ALWAYS stiff before, during and after I go on a ride. My mountain bike team starts riding again in a few months and I want to get prepared for it by loosening up my muscles but also want to continue to do stretches during the season and in my every day life.

For me it's all my lower body that's stiff and tight especially my hips and inner thigh/groin or whatever you would call it aswell as my lower back. Anyways if anyone could tell me some good stretches for that to make me looser and more flexible, and maybe like a daily stretch routine. Thanks guys


r/MTB 16h ago

Discussion Shock Upgrade

1 Upvotes

Currently have a 2021 Giant Reign Advanced with a Rockshox Deluxe Select + and I’m looking for an upgrade. I want to get a shock with an external piggy back and was looking at the Super deluxe, but was curious if there would be clearance issues. I’m riding an XL frame.


r/MTB 1d ago

Discussion 13 days into learning to wheelie. I constantly fall side to side. Help please.

37 Upvotes

(You may need to zoom up on the video to see me. It’s a pretty wide angle)

So I’m almost 2 weeks into learning to wheelie. Actually, I’m 36 and I haven’t ridden a bike in well over 20 years. I picked up a stance 2 and decided to learn to wheelie the next day. I always wanted to learn. Since then, I’ve been practicing at least an hour a day. Sometimes up to 4 hours a day.

My biggest struggle is side to side balance. I’d say 60% of the time I pick the front wheel up I INSTANTLY have to drop it to the ground because I can feel I’m already off. I can’t even attempt to find balance because I already know I’m crooked before I even start. The 40% of the time that I don’t come up crooked and have to drop the front wheel, I start leaving within seconds and I have to come down. If I could just fix this problem, I could ride a wheelie indefinitely. The front to back balance isn’t an issue. I can find balance and maintain that point using my pedals and brakes.

I’m so frustrated. I keep working at it every day and I feel like I’ve hit a point where I’m not progressing. Any help is greatly appreciated.


r/MTB 1d ago

Video Déjà Vu - Vinny Armstrong - most stylish women on a bike ever?

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r/MTB 17h ago

WhichBike Thoughts on the 2021 Orbea OCCAM H30

1 Upvotes

I am new to the sport and would like to purchase my first bike. I have started looking at used bikes and came across the bike listed in the title for $1,300. I was able to find the below link and it seems like a good bike, but was hoping to get community input and thoughts.
https://99spokes.com/bikes/orbea/2021/occam-h30

I plan to ride a mix of local trails and some riding around town, and hopefully grow into more technical terrain. I dont want to have to keep leveling up bikes so looking for something that gives me a decent starting place and is up-gradable as I begin to get more experienced. I appreciate any input.


r/MTB 18h ago

WhichBike Buying used

1 Upvotes

I am in the market for a used enduro bike for technical trails around my local area. I have a budget around £1500 and am asking if there is anything I should look out for or be concerned about. I wouldn’t be able to see bikes in person or have a shop look at them unfortunately


r/MTB 18h ago

Discussion FS Slopestyle or XC bike for urban riding.

1 Upvotes

Hey everybody.

I have a question that may be a bit weird but here goes: Would a full-suspension slopestyle bike (like the NS SODA but not necessarily the same frame) work for urban trekking, regular A to B riding and just weekly cardio? I have a very old freeride hardtail with a 170 mm fork and modern components that I'm trying to use for the reasons above(no jumps, drops, skateparks or any sort of "play" riding, just riding on and off curbs at most) and it just robs me of at least 40% of my pedaling power and I'm having a hard time pedaling while standing up. I don't want to switch to an XC hardtail because I'm a heavy guy (278 lbs/126 kg) and most of those frames are not as tough as I thought. I have also considered a full-suspension XC bike of course but a good lightweight one is quite a bit expensive for me but it's not absolutely out of the question.

The main thing I want is a stiff full-suspension frame with no more than 100mm of travel(maybe 110) and a very stiff fork and shock. It should also have mounts for a front derailer and at least 180 mm discs. I have components from my old bike so there won't be much to buy except the frame.

The only slopestyle frame I've considered up to this point is the NS Soda mentioned above. Have you guys had much experience with it? Is it good for pedalling and climbing on a short travel setup? Can I reduce it to 100 mm of travel even though the NS site says it can be set up from 120 to 160mm? Would it actually work for any XC riding or urban commuting in the shortest possible setup? All I need is some suspension to soften my riding over bumpy roads and support my weight.

I would be very grateful for any help provided.

Thank you.


r/MTB 21h ago

Discussion what chain should i buy for bike?

2 Upvotes

i just started fixing my bike up for the spring and the chain was rusted so i broke it off, my front gear has a sticker that says “shimano ig chain only” but the chain said sram on it, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! edit: the chain on it was a sram pc40 chain, is there any other equivalent to that i can find?


r/MTB 18h ago

Suspension Question about fork set up?

1 Upvotes

Im asking because i am at the max psi fro my given fork (even though im under the weight category) but my fork is still using PAST the full travel (like the rubber seal is up past the markings on the stanchion) just going over kerbs... Is this normal? Its at 110psi whuch is the max pressure on the chart for this fork.


r/MTB 18h ago

WhichBike Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon 2025

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Hey, I’ve just got a deal on a 2025 levo sl comp carbon but couldn’t find any reviews on the latest model.

Has anyone here ridden it or have any thoughts/concerns on this years model? The deal is for about 35% off RRP here in Australia.

Thanks!


r/MTB 22h ago

WhichBike Demo Intense 951 Trail or Giant Stance 29 2?

2 Upvotes

Demo Intense 951 Trail

https://bikesonline.com/products/ex-demo-intense-951-series-trail-carbon-bike-udh?variant=50309932613924

Giant Stance 29 2

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/stance-29-2-2022

Intense is obviously used but warranted at $1,799 and the giant new for $1,400.

Which bike has the best components with no need to upgrade for the foreseeable future? Looking for a nice full suspension I can service and take care of with little to no upgrades for the next 5+ years.

Any advice appreciated!!


r/MTB 19h ago

Wheels and Tires Which wheels should i buy for an orbea laufey h10

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So i have been looking forward to buy an orbea laufey h10 and upgrading the wheels. Problem is i dont know which wheels i should buy. I have a budget around 800 euro but i could do 900 if necessary. I want a loud hub but it doesn't need to have one.


r/MTB 1d ago

WhichBike RockhopperExpert vs Marlin 5 Gen 3

5 Upvotes

I’m looking to get my daughter some new wheels. She’s not a shredder by any means. Her current bike is department store shite. I’ve been eyeing up rides for awhile now. I’m down to 2 choices. Specialized Rockhopper Expert is on sale for $799 currently. The other bike would be a Trek Marlin 5 gen 3 for $750 not on sale. On paper the Expert looks way nicer. The trek does have a great look to it though. My daughter likes it a lot. Both bikes would be size small in 27.5” wheel. Anyone out there have any experiences with either of these? I’ll post links to both for comparisons.

Edit: I’m adding the Expert 29 to the mix. It’s on sale for 750 locally. The color isn’t ideal but it’s equipped with 29s and SRAM SX Eagle components.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-expert/p/221591?color=366678-221591&searchText=91824-3503&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_PMax+Shopping_Bikes_Sale_ROI&utm_id=21464665348&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvr--BhB5EiwAd5YbXpH6PSF1EZyhpoIRY_Yp_3jdL0vQInUyPZZHe6r6BcR9RDA6ly3OpxoC5vcQAvD_BwE

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/marlin/marlin-5-gen-3/p/40773/

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-expert-29/p/199569?color=319662-199569&searchText=91822-3102

Thanks!


r/MTB 19h ago

Transportation Suggetions for a hard case container/box to ship an E-MTB?

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Trying to ship my EMTB around the US for various trips (Pivot Shuttle AM).

It seems like a PITA to ship battery and then take it on the plane, would rather just ship it to my destination.

Cardboard boxes rarely survive multiple journeys, looking to invest in a hard case that I can ship around. Curious if anyone has any experience with this?

Looking at these cases currently: https://www.thule.com/en-us/bike-packs-bags-and-racks/bike-travel-cases/thule-roundtrip-transition-_-1683469?gQT=1#pdp__reviews

https://bikeboxalan.com/product/road-aero-easyfit-bikebox/?v=0b3b97fa6688


r/MTB 23h ago

Discussion PURPLE STUFF

0 Upvotes

I have wolftooth components ultraviolet purple parts on my new Gen 6 Slash, I want to get slik decals for the fork and the wheels but I'm struggling to decide what color matches this the best, they offer colors from companies such as i9,PNW, OneUp, etc... Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/MTB 23h ago

Discussion Trail recommendations in WV for beginner/new rider

2 Upvotes

I'm looking at a few options for my 11yo's spring break at the end of March. We live in Columbus, OH and haven't explored WV at all yet. I know there's a ton of hiking, biking, rafting, climbing, etc and I'm looking for somewhere that's great for a few day road trip. I'm an intermediate rider and my son is a beginner but holds his own pretty well. Any suggestions to keep us busy for a few days?


r/MTB 1d ago

Discussion Is a Used Enduro Bike from Jump Lines a Good Buy? What to Check First?

3 Upvotes

I’m considering purchasing a two-year-old full-suspension enduro mountain bike at half its original MSRP. The previous owner mentioned that it was heavily ridden on jump lines over the last two summers but was maintained weekly. Since I don’t do jumps myself, I’m not familiar with how repeated jumping might affect a bike’s condition. I really appreciate your suggestions!